Third Democrat Joins County Board Race — Julie Farnam has become the third Democrat running in the Aug. 4 County Board primary. She joins the existing field of James DeVita and incumbent Matt de Ferranti. Farnam, who also competed in the 2024 County Board primary, promised “leadership with integrity and accountability” if elected. —Scott McCaffrey
Teens Charged in Assault on Officer — Three juveniles were arrested after two of them assaulted an officer who was detaining a shoplifting suspect on the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street on Thursday evening, according to police. The officer sustained minor injuries. [ACPD]
Eggs Thrown at Officers in Clarendon — Police tried to apprehend two young suspects accused of throwing eggs at officers Saturday night in Clarendon, but at least one escaped down a bike trail. An egg was first thrown at an officer near Wilson Blvd and N. Highland Street, and a police vehicle was later hit on N. Fillmore Street. [Dave Statter/X]
Trade Group Relocates in Crystal City — The American Public Power Association, a trade group representing community-owned utilities, leased 34,000 square feet at 2733 Crystal Drive, moving one block south from its current space. The building, part of the National Landing Center project, was renovated after the EPA relocated to downtown D.C. [WBJ]
Redistricting Referendum Forum — Advance Arlington will host a program on the April 21 congressional redistricting referendum at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:45 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center. The program is open to the public with both in-person and online options. [Advance Arlington]
Va. Hospitals Sound Alarm — Virginia hospital chains are becoming more vocal about the financial risks posed by federal health care funding changes, with Sentara’s vice president of government relations saying the health system is “getting hit on all sides.” Tens of thousands of Virginians have already dropped their insurance due to spiked premiums. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 70, but there’s a 40% chance of rain showers after 8 a.m. Southwest winds around 13 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Overnight lows drop to around 59 with lingering shower chances. [NWS]
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